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A tour group gazes up at a yacht under repair in the massive Westport Yachts repair bay, which was opened for visitor viewing during the Port of Port Angeles’ inaugural Waterfront Days last year. (Peninsula Daily News)

ON THE WATERFRONT: Second Waterfront Days sure to make a splash

THE PORT ANGELES waterfront will have activities galore in the next few weeks to delight the fancy of water watchers, mariners and just plain curious… Continue reading

A tour group gazes up at a yacht under repair in the massive Westport Yachts repair bay, which was opened for visitor viewing during the Port of Port Angeles’ inaugural Waterfront Days last year. (Peninsula Daily News)

Possible hate crime in Port Angeles now Assault 4

A report last summer of a black man beaten while being called a racial slur, which was investigated as a hate crime,… Continue reading

TRACK AND FIELD: Postseason revs up in big way for area teams

TRACK AND FIELD: Postseason revs up in big way for area teams

Cameron Buzzell handled the sprints and Isaac Jay Brunk the long-distance runs as the Neah Bay boys ran down a North Olympic League… Continue reading

TRACK AND FIELD: Postseason revs up in big way for area teams

EYE ON CLALLAM: County to consider awarding bid for bridge replacement

Clallam County commissioners will consider awarding a bid for the McDonald Creek bridge replacement Tuesday. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. in the commissioners’… Continue reading

Port Angeles’ Bobby Harrison and Leanne Price caught this 155-pound halibut in 80 feet of water on the third day of halibut fishing last Thursday.

OUTDOORS: Couple lands halibut ‘big enough to swallow a basketball’

Port Angeles anglers Bobby Harrison and Leanne Price put in the time and the effort and were rewarded with a beast of… Continue reading

Port Angeles’ Bobby Harrison and Leanne Price caught this 155-pound halibut in 80 feet of water on the third day of halibut fishing last Thursday.

NEWS BRIEFS: Port Angeles Public Works to host May 26 open house to fete new pump station … and other items

The city’s Public Works and Utilities Department will hold an open house at its new downtown wastewater Pump Station No. 4 from… Continue reading

Victoria’s mascot, Mr. Floatie, officially relieved of duties

Victoria’s mascot, Mr. Floatie, officially relieved of duties

James Skwarok is flushed with excitement. After more than a decade of donning the poop-shaped costume that has… Continue reading

Victoria’s mascot, Mr. Floatie, officially relieved of duties

Ribbon-cutting, Mother’s Day breakfast, geology lecture set this weekend

A ribbon-cutting, a Mother’s Day breakfast and a geology lecture are among upcoming activities on the North Olympic Peninsula. Information also is available on the… Continue reading

Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe to be partner in Port Angeles arts center

Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe to be partner in Port Angeles arts center

The Port Angeles Waterfront Center has partnered with the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, allowing the proposed performing arts center to combine local… Continue reading

Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe to be partner in Port Angeles arts center
Armed man robs Port Angeles gas station

Armed man robs Port Angeles gas station

Port Angeles police on Tuesday worked on leads from information supplied by city residents in their search for an armed man who… Continue reading

Armed man robs Port Angeles gas station
Clallam County opens bids for McDonald Creek bridge replacement

Clallam County opens bids for McDonald Creek bridge replacement

Clallam County commissioners on Tuesday opened seven bids from Western Washington contractors vying to replace the aging Old Olympic Highway bridge over… Continue reading

Clallam County opens bids for McDonald Creek bridge replacement
Man seen on video camera stealing $700 from Sequim VFW

Man seen on video camera stealing $700 from Sequim VFW

Sequim’s Veterans of Foreign War Post 4760 was the victim of theft again Sunday. Brittany Mathis,… Continue reading

Man seen on video camera stealing $700 from Sequim VFW
Port Angeles paraeducators calling for pay increase

Port Angeles paraeducators calling for pay increase

Port Angeles School District paraeducators have been at a standstill with the district throughout the school year over what their wage should… Continue reading

Port Angeles paraeducators calling for pay increase
Benjamin Bonner

Attorney says Bainbridge man will plead not guilty to causing death of Sequim woman

The Bainbridge High School student who authorities say confessed to killing a 71-year-old Sequim-area children’s advocate last week will plead not guilty… Continue reading

Benjamin Bonner
Sequim Irrigation Festival’s grand finale wraps this weekend

Sequim Irrigation Festival’s grand finale wraps this weekend

Competitions of strength and skill, fireworks and a 105-piece parade will be highlights of the 122nd Sequim Irrigation Festival grand finale this weekend.… Continue reading

Sequim Irrigation Festival’s grand finale wraps this weekend
Wearable Art Show donned this weekend in Port Townsend

Wearable Art Show donned this weekend in Port Townsend

This year’s Port Townsend Wearable Art Show will feature 48 creations by 40 artists that will take the stage Saturday for the… Continue reading

Wearable Art Show donned this weekend in Port Townsend
Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Quake near Whidbey Island felt on Peninsula

A swarm of earthquakes reported as peppering the Puget Sound region over the past few days was punctuated by a low-key 3.4-magnitude… Continue reading

Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News

Boulder Creek Trail work to begin Monday

Access to the area above Glines Canyon overlook on Olympic Hot Springs Road will be closed beginning Monday. The area will… Continue reading

Coast Guard says state ferries must add more life rafts

By David Gutman The Seattle Times Washington State Ferries will spend $5 million over the next 2½ years to buy 70 new life rafts for… Continue reading

Ferry MV Coho to add sailings Thursday

Ferry MV Coho to add sailings Thursday

The MV Coho ferry will add a third round-trip sailing between Port Angeles and Victoria on Thursday. The iconic ferry will leave… Continue reading

Ferry MV Coho to add sailings Thursday